Code of Massachusetts Regulations
240 CMR - BOARD OF REGISTRATION OF COSMETOLOGY AND BARBERING
Title 240 CMR 5.00 - Operation of Aesthetics Schools and Post-secondary Institutions
Section 5.07 - Course of Study
Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024
(1) Each school teaching aesthetics shall maintain a course of study of not less than 600 hours, extending over a period of not less than four months.
(2) Students may be enrolled on a monthly basis.
(3) Every school shall maintain regular class hours with a daily schedule.
(4) Each school shall include the following subjects as part of its basic aesthetics course of study:
|
Subject |
Schedule of Hours |
|
Human Biology, Anatomy and Physiology |
30 |
|
Histology, Diseases and Disorders of the Skin |
30 |
|
Nutrition |
10 |
|
Cosmetic Chemistry, Ingredients and Product Knowledge |
30 |
|
Cleaning, Disinfection and Bacteriology |
40 |
|
Business Management, Sales, Law, Communication and Ethics |
30 |
|
Massage |
40 |
|
Application of Makeup, Product Knowledge and Sales |
60 |
|
Electricity and Aesthetics Equipment |
50 |
|
Depilation and Waxing, Eyelash and Eyebrow Extensions and Tinting, Eyelash Perming |
60 |
|
Clinical Practice, Treatment Procedures and Record Keeping |
220 |
|
Total |
600 |
Each school shall submit to the Board for its approval a copy of the program curriculum.
(5) Board approval of curriculum and schedule of hours shall not be considered permanent and may be subject to expiration and re-approval as prescribed by the Board.
